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Butler Chimneys
S15W33816 Wolf Rd unit f, Oconomowoc, WI 53066, United States
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Butler Chimneys

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Review №1

I had Butler Chimney install a new wood burning fireplace due to a failed exhaust pipe. They installed the fireplace incorrectly resulting in the glass doors not shutting correctly. The firebox is cricked and not balance and symmetrical. As this was an interior fireplace the dry wall repair was not n the master bedroom and the finishing had been completed prior to the error being discovered. The solution was to tear out the dry wall (again) or provide a $500 discount. Along with this the grout around the fireplace and stone work cracked due to the installation of the new fireplace and the forces and weight of the workers installing the firebox. They agreed to come back and re-grout: that was 1 year ago. I called and emailed several times and was reassured someone would contact me, however they never did. Overall this was poor workmanship, terrible communication and failed execution from Corey Butler and his team. If they got it right it would be another glowing review but they didn’t. They didn’t care to follow up, this is a costumer service and technical failure at its worst. I would steer clear of this company.

Ch
Review №2

My experience with Butler Chimneys has been all-around great. The quality of work, along with the professionalism he and his staff have shown have made us lifetime customers of theirs for any chimney needs we may have in the future. Thanks again Corey!

To
Review №3

In 2019 we were looking to purchase a home. During the inspection, the chimney was flagged to be inspected by a professional masonry company. Butler chimney was contacted and we received a quote for approx. $5k. We negotiated with the sellers of the home and received a price reduction and money that must be used towards closing costs. The following summer, we contacted Butler chimney to being repairs. At that time, we received a quote for approx. $13K. The discrepancy was brought up to the worker, John. We were told that there was no record of anybody being at our home in 2019, but the last was 2016. This was also mentioned to the office worker, Cassie. After we heard nothing from Butler chimney, we again contacted the business and spoke with Cassie again. We then heard from Corey Butler. Corey informed us that the employee failed to do a proper estimate in 2019 and had basically just copied the quote from 2016. We requested a reduction in our bill due to an improper quote from 2019 that we relied heavily on this estimate when purchasing our home. Had there been a proper estimate we would have exercised our right to back out of the contract to purchase the home or made other negotiations with the sellers. Corey refused to negotiate with us stating that they did nothing wrong despite admitting that his employee did not do a proper estimate in 2019 (if there was even one done at all seeing as how we were told by 2 different staff that there is no record of anything from 2019).Further, when the chimney work as complete, we had wanted water proofing to be done on our home. The employee that had done the chimney work went on vacation and was going to do it the following week when he came back. Fine. No one showed up weeks later. Plastic and scaffolding was left in our yard. Not a big deal for a week, but we had to contact them numerous times about this and the water proofing. By the time somebody was reached, the weather was too cold for the water proofing. Once spring time came we had to again contact them numerous times to complete the water proofing. It wasnt completed until 9 months later after winter.We are satisfied with the work on the chimney but extremely disappointed in the lack of customer service and communication from the business. It seems there are communication issues among staff. Please be aware of this when deciding on a masonry company. Would not recommend based on this experience. I would have hoped that the buisness owner would want to correct a mistake and leave a satisfied customer.Edit -Hi Corey,I understand there are disagreements in wheather the discrepancy in the quote from 2019 was not brought up to you. When John came out in July, I specifically remember him being in my font yard and I asked about the discrepancy. His response was Yeah, I dont know. We dont have any record of us being out in 2019, last was 2016. Andy was there as well. I do not recall you, Corey, being present. I ask you this - How else would I know there was a quote from 2016? Also, the quote from 2019 did not have the previous owners name on it as you had previously stated. I also ask, what are the outright lies in my review that you had mentioned?Regardless of when you were informed, you have failed to rectify the situation. Since you found out about the discrepancy you have been nothing but defensive, argumentative, and difficult. I find this extremely unprofessional, especially coming from the owner of a company.Per our e-mail conversation 2/19/21- you admitted that the tech that came out in 2019 did not even bother to get on the roof or look closely at the issues. He basically just re-did my quote (referring to the 2016 quote). You further mention that that employee was not employed for very long with your company. You clearly admitted a fault of you company that you have failed to rectify with the customer. This resulted in a large out of pocket cost for us because you company failed to do a proper quote.I hope that others in the community do not have this same experience.

Vi
Review №4

We just had our fireplace cleaned and inspected. Johnathan and Nolan are great assets to your company! Great communication beforehand, they were very friendly, knowledgeable and engaging. I will have Butler Chimney out annually now to inspect our fireplace after getting good info from the them on the importance of it! Excellent customer service all around from this company.

Ch
Review №5

We had a very good experience with Butler Chimneys. Jonathon was on time, and professional. They offer fair prices, completed the work on time, and there was no mess!

Jo
Review №6

I had Butler Chimney come out to clean my chimney. The tech said he wouldnt clean the chimney because it has a crack in the liner. He said he would send the video and a quote for the repairs. That was 5 months ago. I even called and left a message, but I never got a response.Edit: Butler Chimney promptly contacted me after my bad review. They rectified everything they said they would do. Somehow they had the wrong email.

Jo
Review №7

Butler Chimneys did a great job for us. Our new gas fireplace looks great.

Da
Review №8

Hired Butler Chimney to repair our leaking chimney. They were competitively priced and did a great job. Very straightforward and a pleasure to do business with. Glad we hired them to do the repairs.

Je
Review №9

What amazing service!! Incredibly knowledgeable, very, very clean - my husband said no way they had been. On time, fair pricing. Would definitely recommend!

Da
Review №10

Cory & his associate installed a new wood burning insert. They both wore booties, and placed tarps over all carpet in family room to protect my flooring. Install took over three hours, and Cory gave me a tutorial for proper operation and safety requirements. Great experience and great company to deal with. I highly recommend Butler Chimney to anyone requiring such work!

Ta
Review №11

Corey was top notch and has earned my business as long as I own a chimney. Even in negative degree weather he came to clean and inspect my chimney. Corey was very clean with his work, honest, and beyond detailed. He found areas the previous company missed and educated/ answered many questions during the cleaning/video camera inspection. Very polite and professional. The pride in his work speaks for itself.

Ki
Review №12

Originally I called Butler Chimneys to have our chimney swept at our new house. After inspecting the chimney they determined it was already clean and they were able to save me money by charging me for an inspection only. As a new homeowner they had an abundance of knowledge to share with me about our fireplace. They were extremely professional and friendly. I will definitely use them again in the future.

Jo
Review №13

Did a great job installing stainless liner, cap and fireplace insert. Polite, informative and clean. Corey is a world of information and patient. Job was done quicker than expected. I would definitely recommend to family and friends.

ni
Review №14

Had my wood burner and chimney inspected as well as cleaned on 3/8/19. They were very professional and informative. Throughout the whole experience, from setting up the appointment with Cassie to Corey (also the other guy too, I forgot his name) doing the cleaning, everyone was very courteous and friendly. I definitely recommend this company.

Au
Review №15

Had Cory out today. On time, professional and did an amazing job. Did a great job explaining everything and willing to go above and beyond. Even is coming back when the roof isnt a sheet of ice to check and make sure everything is working well. Will be using them again.

Ch
Review №16

Corey and Cassie were terrific to deal with. I called for a chimney cleaning and Corey came out and did a thorough inspection and due to the age of chimney (118years) it was not lined and could not be cleaned due not meeting current NFPA code. We talked options and I chose a fireplace insert. Corey and Cassie answered all my questions and were prompt with installation! Now my family can enjoy our fireplace and have the added efficiency of an insert its like having second furnace! Will definitely be calling Butler for all our fireplace needs!

Jo
Review №17

Corey and crew did quality work, explained everything and cleaned up after each day. Very satisfied.

Pe
Review №18

They called on day of service (Oct. 18, 2018) to let us know they were on the way. Very professional and pleasant to talk to. Although our fireplace was used moderately over 25 years, we had never had it cleaned so we were unsure what they would find. After cleaning and inspection the flue looked almost new and we are very happy knowing that our fireplace is sound and poses no fire danger. Reasonable cost $239 for services rendered.

Pa
Review №19

Corey and and his crew at Butler Chimney are awesome! Ive referred him countless times to friends and clients and he always comes through. Iv also used him at my home on various occasions and he never disappoints. Best Guy in the business!!!

Mi
Review №20

The work crew at Butler Chimneys LLC was a pleasure to work with. They did a great job repairing damaged and missing bricks from our back door landing. They did a great job with clean up as well. I will definitely be recommending them to friends and family.

Jo
Review №21

I signed up for a cleaning and inspection with the expectation that someone would come in, clean the fireplace and leave shortly thereafter. Corey was absolutely phenomenal! Not only did he spend quality time cleaning and inspecting, but educated me about my fireplace, the types of wood that can be burned (squashed myths about things that cant be) and not only sent the original owners manual for the fireplace, but filled me in on what was important to know. I am very satisfied with the above and beyond service received and how genuinely nice Corey was to work with. I highly recommend Butler Chimneys!

Vi
Review №22

Butler cleaned up my very unusual Rais rotating wood burner centrally located between two rooms in the home. The cleaning was professionally done, timely and without a mess. They informed me during the cleaning that the original installation of our exposed vent pipe was done improperly and proposed a fire risk. Since learning this from Butler we are reinstalling our pipe correctly and the pipe/fireplace look nice and clean now, all is good!

Be
Review №23

We had a great experience with Butler chimney. We needed a cleaning and a new chase cover installed. They were timely in completing both tasks and price was half of what 2 other companies quoted us! Will be using again!

Ro
Review №24

Corey was very professional and pleasant. He explained everything he was going to do prior to starting. He protected the area from dust and debris with tarps. After he was done he explained the condition of the chimney and the wood burner. Good experience and I will hire him again.

Da
Review №25

Corey took the time to talk with me in the beginning about the alternatives for getting the chimney in tip-top shape. He was open and upfront about pricing from the beginning. And he held true to his pricing and work. I had asked him to squeeze my work in between what he already had as a busy schedule, and for that reason he had to split it up into two different times. But Corey came back as promised and finished off the job as promised. I couldnt be happier, and Butler Chimneys has earned me saying not only that I would use them again (although I bet I wont need to) but also that I would recommend them to others.

An
Review №26

Chimney and fireplace cleaning and inspection. Great service and reasonably priced! Very professional, thorough and honest. Highly recommend!

Sh
Review №27

Several items needed to be repaired on our chimney as found in a home inspection for the sale of our home. Corey Butler presented a proposal for: CrownCoat, tuck pointing, flashing, and installing a larger stainless steel liner. It appeared to be reasonable, so we had Corey Butler proceed with his repairs. He squeezed us into his busy schedule so that the work would be completed prior to closing. Also, during his work, he discovered that not as many tiles had to be removed to make a larger flue opening, so he reduced the price a corresponding amount. Appreciate his honesty about that.Corey’s work and timeliness were outstanding.

An
Review №28

Professional, clean, efficient service. More thorough than other chimney cleaners Ive used in the past. Will use them again and will recommend Bulter Chimney.

Da
Review №29

I would definately recommend their services! Very prompt and courteous. Owner advised that I only needed one of my two chimneys cleaned instead of charging me for both. Explained everything in detail for me. Very affordable compared to other companies I called. Left everything clean after job completed also.

To
Review №30

I highly recommend Butler Chimneys LLC. Very professional workers. And excellent customer service. Workers are well educated and very informative.

To
Review №31

I recommend this company to everyone! They are professionals and know what they are doing! Corey is very informative and friendly! I am repeat customer and will continue to use them!!

Mi
Review №32

Did a great job. Will definitely use them every year just to look things over and keep it safe!

An
Review №33

Butler Chimneys LLC were wonderful to work with. They were honest and helped educate us on our current chimney. I would highly recommend them.

Da
Review №34

Jon did a great job inspecting and cleaning the fireplace, would highly recommend Butler Chimneys, they have done a professional job several times for us.

Ja
Review №35

Butler Chimneys did a really good job fixing our crumbling chimney and were very efficient working on it. They cleaned up when finished and were very friendly and courteous during the process.

Al
Review №36

Corey was on time, clean, thorough and very knowledgeable. He worked efficiently and answered all my questions with a depth of knowledge that is evident of his passion for chimney safety and performance.

Ka
Review №37

Service was great and thorough. When they were running a bit late, I got a call with a time frame and knew when to expect them. Would hire again!

Ti
Review №38

We had a great experience with Butler Chimneys. The owner and staff did a thorough cleaning of our chimney and provided us with friendly and informative service.

To
Review №39

I had Corey and his assistant install a Vogelzang add-on wood furnace and line my existing chimney two weeks ago. The unit is great and I couldnt be happier. Butler Chimneys was prompt in all contacts and appointments and very professional. The installation went great and in a little over half a day it was installed, tied into my ductwork, and the chimney lined with stainless steel and insulated. Wow! And that was after he spent the morning driving to Illinois to exchange the liner that had been delivered incorrectly. You get a heck of a days work from these guys. They were both easy to get along with, friendly, and Corey did a great job explaining my new unit, its features, and the how-tos of it all. And the price seemed plenty right to me. Ill be having them back for my future servicing and a stove install in the next phase of my remodeling. Highly recommend!

Mi
Review №40

Corey did a great job explaining what he was doing and recommending some preventative maintenance.

Li
Review №41

Courteous, friendly, knowledgeable, prompt and thorough,equals 5 stars. Will have them back!

Cr
Review №42

Prompt, professional, honest. I would recommend Butler Chimneys.

St
Review №43

Corey at Butler Chimneys is knowledgeable, prompt, and a pleasure to work with. Butler Chimneys is our annual choice for chimney cleaning maintenance.

Ch
Review №44

Corey and his partner were very knowledgeable and professional.

Ro
Review №45

Corey and his staff were very professional. I filled out their form online and was contacted the next business day. Corey called before arriving at our house and was even early! Inspected our chimney and educated us on everything we needed to know about our particular fireplace. He explained to us what may need to be replaced in the future but did not push anything, which I respect. This is our first home and you can tell Corey cares about his clients and the work he does. Cannot put a price on that. Thanks again!

To
Review №46

Excellent service. Corey is a very genuine person with loads of tips for burning wood in our fireplace.

Tr
Review №47

Efficient, friendly thorough and left everything super clean.

Ra
Review №48

They were prompt and their service was fine.

mm
Review №49

Excellent service. Great communication.

Sh
Review №50

Absolutely fantastic company to deal with in every respect.

St
Review №51

Corey was excellent to work with, would highly recommend!

Jo
Review №52

Great work and very honest and trustworthy.

Ca
Review №53

Corey who happens to be the owner actually came out personally for a chimney cleaning. He was more then knowledgeable and went over and beyond while explaining things to me and answering my many questions. I would definitely use him again and recommend anyone else to as well. His price for chimney cleaning beat everyone else I found online, which in itself was great but getting to talk to Corey and seeing how much he actually cared about not only me but his job was very satisfying. You dont always get that these days and its nice to see someone that knows what hes talking about but truly wants to help you in any way he can. Keep in mind I only paid him $200 and he treated me like I spent thousands with him. Thank you Corey for taking the time and actually caring about what youre doing.

Ca
Review №54

Its a great company, the employees are awesome

Ch
Review №55

Butler chimney was informative, careful, and did the job thourouly.

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  • Address:S15W33816 Wolf Rd unit f, Oconomowoc, WI 53066, United States
  • Site:http://butlerchimneys.com/
  • Phone:+1 262-853-5718
Categories
  • Chimney sweep
  • Store
Working hours
  • Monday:8am–4pm
  • Tuesday:8am–12pm
  • Wednesday:8am–4pm
  • Thursday:8am–4pm
  • Friday:8am–12pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:8am–4pm
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